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11.3.98 - GnomeNEWS I'm not a Microsoft groupie. Just because I use the Intellimouse Pro, Windows 98, and Outlook 98, doesn't mean that I use EVERYTHING that has a Microsoft stamp on it. For instance, I was thoroughly disappointed with Plus Pack 98 and the Windows Media Player. Plus 98 was just a bunch of demos and brain-dead add-ons. However, I wanted to use this space to explain why Microsoft's Windows Media Player (WiMP) really missed the boat. Have you seen WinAmp? Or what about any other given media player that's "out there" today? Most of them have one thing in common: a killer interface. You can change "skins" in several other media players, so why did Microsoft choose to go with an overly-conservative design. Give me something that looks cool, runs fast, and remains stable. One of the reasons I won't use the WiMP is because there are far better media players out there today. And they look a lot better, too. A LOT better. I'm telling you, Microsoft would be 10x ahead in the media game if they had a killer design that was customizable. Period. They're going to be chasing Real for years to come. Don't get me wrong, I think G2's interface could have been 110% better, too. Big corporations are just in it for the money, but what they fail to recognize is the influence of the downloaders. Stop coding, start listening... GnomePROGRAM Lockergnome's CuteFTP v2.6 [1.1M] W9x/NT4 US$30 (LG Special) Let me come out and say that "FTP" isn't the cutest program in the galaxy (truth be known, Zchablock R34.7 from planet 923081.39a is the cutest one). However, this FTP client is definitely cute--if only by title. But what sets this version of CuteFTP apart from the rest? Well, for one thing, this particular version is Lockergnome branded. Which means, you'll have the word "Lockergnome" in the title bar and on the splash screen. PLUS, you'll get a $5 discount for registering the Lockergnome version before December 15th, 1998 (to order, just call 1-800-290-5054). When was the last time you registered a program, anyway? Connect to FTP sites in Lockergnome style. Upgrade your old version of CuteFTP with this new one--the buttons are now in high-color, there's URL parsing, and a few dozen bug fixes! If you've never tried CuteFTP before... you might as well start now! [ DOWNLOAD ]
GnomeSYSTEM Norton Zip Rescue v1.0 [7.9M] W9x FREE "Now, you don't need to be a computer genius to fix common Windows problems. With Norton Zip Rescue you can find and fix common problems like Windows registry corruption, partition table damage, virus contamination, missing or damaged system files or boot record damage." Hey, not bad for free software! [ DOWNLOAD ] [ VISIT SITE ]
GnomeCANDY Air Hockey v1.0 [6.7M] W9x/NT DEMO When I move into a house, I plan on eventually getting a pool table, a velvet portrait of dogs playing poker, and an air hockey table. Ya know, the fun sports! There was an old 16-bit air hockey game, but this version blows that one away! It takes no time at all to get used to the controls; before you know it, hours have been played away. And that's just the beginning. This is ONE game that comes on the "Play This, Play That" CD... along with Skeet Shooter, Shooting Gallery, Old Man Out, Walk the Plank, and Memory! All of them are high-quality games. I'm not a game player, but I really do enjoy these... [ DOWNLOAD ] [ VISIT SITE ]
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TheKiss.com I had mentioned in an earlier HTML issue that it was impossible to experience a kiss on a computer. Then someone proved me wrong (to a certain degree). If you've never kissed someone (or even if you've done it for years), this site appears to be the ultimate kiss resource--and that's not just lip service. Submit your "first kiss" story, click on kissing links, read the kissing tip of the day... you can even send "graphical" kisses to your friends! Don't worry--they're not as wet and sloppy as some real-world kisses. This isn't a KISS (the band) fan site; Gene Simmons not included. [ VISIT SITE ]
GnomeDESKTOP THEME: Autumn Leaves [857k] My parents have a couple of trees in their yard, but they didn't bother raking anything up this year. Instead, they used their lawn mower. Now, my question is: why didn't they think of this when we were kids? That would have saved us hours of hard labor. I suppose that it gave us something to do--and jumping into that big pile of leaves was sorta fun. This time around, they just put it in a compost heap. Oh, how exciting! [ DOWNLOAD ] [ VISIT SITE ]
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Lockergnome subscriber Dirk-Lueder Kreie told me about this trick:
"If you have to shutdown windows quickly, create a new shortcut.
For the application, type: "C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE
User,ExitWindows" (without the quotes) -- If opened, this shortcut
will immediately shut down Windows without prompting. This, too,
is something that you don't have to download a third-party utility
for. The ability is already built-in to Windows! Another great
resource saver...
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